Re: "AD requires a CAL which means its not financially viable"
Yes, you can. Manufacturers get to choose how they go about it, but some have chosen to sell some of their products with Linux instead of Windows with a corresponding reduction to the price. Dell and Lenovo have done this, but only for specific machines in their lineup. You can of course purchase from a company that specifically focuses on Linux machines, of which there are several.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
